adj
Meaning 1
That has a flushing mechanism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- It's such a relief to find a flushable toilet in this bathroom.
Meaning relationships
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flushable
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adj
Meaning 2
Designed to be disposed of by flushing down the toilet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Dispose of these pads carefully; they're not flushable.
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noun
Meaning 3
A wipe or similar product designed to be disposed of by flushing down the toilet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English flush Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English flushable From flush + -able.